Average & Median Income by Province in Canada
In 2020, Alberta had the highest median income of the ten provinces, at $44,800, and Newfoundland and Labrador the lowest, at $36,800. The national median was $41,200 (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).
| Province | Median | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $44,800 | $60,850 |
| Saskatchewan | $42,400 | $53,050 |
| Ontario | $41,200 | $56,350 |
| Canada | $41,200 | $54,450 |
| British Columbia | $40,800 | $54,450 |
| Quebec | $40,800 | $51,160 |
| Manitoba | $39,200 | $49,240 |
| Prince Edward Island | $38,800 | $46,120 |
| Nova Scotia | $38,000 | $47,480 |
| New Brunswick | $37,600 | $45,920 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $36,800 | $48,440 |
These are total incomes for everyone 15 and over with income, including retirees and part-time workers. For what full-time jobs pay, see salary by province.
Household income by province, from the 2024 Canadian Income Survey
Median and average income and net worth for each of the ten provinces, broken out by age group. Income comes from the 2021 Census and is shown by age for all genders and education levels; the comparison tool breaks it down further. Net worth comes from the 2023 Survey of Financial Security and is reported at the family level, by province and age only. Each province page also links to a few other provinces worth comparing it against.
- Average & Median Income in Alberta by Age
In 2020 the median income in Alberta was $44,800 and the average $60,850 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in British Columbia by Age
In 2020 the median income in British Columbia was $40,800 and the average $54,450 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in Manitoba by Age
In 2020 the median income in Manitoba was $39,200 and the average $49,240 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in New Brunswick by Age
In 2020 the median income in New Brunswick was $37,600 and the average $45,920 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in Newfoundland and Labrador by Age
In 2020 the median income in Newfoundland and Labrador was $36,800 and the average $48,440 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in Nova Scotia by Age
In 2020 the median income in Nova Scotia was $38,000 and the average $47,480 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in Ontario by Age
In 2020 the median income in Ontario was $41,200 and the average $56,350 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in Prince Edward Island by Age
In 2020 the median income in Prince Edward Island was $38,800 and the average $46,120 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in Quebec by Age
In 2020 the median income in Quebec was $40,800 and the average $51,160 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
- Average & Median Income in Saskatchewan by Age
In 2020 the median income in Saskatchewan was $42,400 and the average $53,050 (2021 Census). See income and net worth by age, and how you compare.
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